This lure is pond magic, at least on some days. When I go to a pond I will usually throw this or a plastic worm depending on the mood the bass are in. You can catch a lot of fish on this lure, especially when its windy, but some days it wont catch any, usually those are calm clear days. I love to fish this lure, especially when the bass bite is hot, however I find it not as reliable as a plastic worm, or similar finesse bait, therefore I find myself using those more often. If you are thinking about buying this lure, go for it! The lure is a solid producer, just don't expect it to catch fish every time you go to the pond, but if its windy or the bass are really aggressive this is the first lure I throw.